1781008
Description
Flashcards by hannah.m.14, updated more than 1 year ago
|
Created by hannah.m.14
almost 10 years ago
|
|
| Question | Answer |
| 6-19. Augustus of Primaporta Roman Art Early Empire -Idealization of the emperor, to be remembered by his people (Form of IDEALISM) -Was a use of propaganda to express authority, power -Captured him in his youth -Face is rendered -Celebrates his accomplishments - Cupid rides along on his leg, reference of his family -Represets peace and prosperity within Rome | |
| 6-36. The Arch of Titus Roman Art Early Empire -Domitian took throne he commissioned arch to honour the capture of Jerusalem -Formal victory celebration - Made of concrete and marble -Free standing gateway -emperor bronze statue of 4 horse chariot -Titus' capture of jerusalem ended fierce campaign to crush a revolt of the jews in Palestine -relief on inside wall capturing drama, depicts soldiers flaunting their booty as they carry it through the streets of Rome -spatial relationships among figures by varying the depth of the relief to render nearer elements in higher reliefs the than those more distant -menorah dominates the scene, rendered from the low point of view of a spectator at the event | |
|
Image:
images (image/jpeg)
|
6-39. Colosseum Roman Art Early Empire - Large Arena -Completed under Titus -Called Colosseum because statue of Nero called the Colossus -Oval shape 159 feet high -can seat 50,000 people -Floor was laid over foundation of service rooms and tunnels that provided an area for the athletes, performers, animals fights, gladiators -Perfect sight lines, and effective crown control because of the 76 entrances around the arena -Barrel vaulted access corridors and entrance tunnels, and standing area at the top -each level used different architectural order (increased complexity from bottom to top) Tuscan order: Ground level Ionic: Second level Corinthian: Third level Corinthian pilasters: fourth level -Post and lintel decoration to arched structures was an Etruscan innovation |
| Column of Trajan Roman Art High Imperial Era -Spiral piece of propaganda -Portrays Trajan as powerful, strong, stable and efficient commander of a well- run army -Barbarians are seen as worthy opponents of Rome -625 feet tall of spiral story |
Want to create your own Flashcards for free with GoConqr? Learn more.